Algae Control in Avairies

madmax98 · **Joined:** Sat Aug 11, 2012 6:13 pm **Posts:** 12

Hi,
Im sure this has been covered a thousand times over but I was wondering if there was a sure fire way to stop algae growth in a clear plastic 10 ltr bottle . I use this as a reservoir for my automatic watering system

I have some plastic golf balls floating on the top that act as a gauge so I can easily check its level and reduce the surface area . (thought it may help ?)

I have been told copper pipe works .

Any thoughts would be appreciated

Cheers john

Sebducks · **Joined:** Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:41 pm **Posts:** 812

There are commercially available algae control products to add to water for stock and also for birds. I suggest going to your local pet shop (if it stocks birds) and asking them. There are lots of different names for the same product, just read the label to make sure it is safe for birds. Some products must be used only in plastic.

OEGfan · **Joined:** Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:53 am **Posts:** 2

I use algae blocks for both my ponds and they do work well and the ducks leave them alone
You can order them online http://www.petstock.com.au/Pond-Algae-B ... 7399194941

Hens and Hobbits · **Posted:** Mon Sep 10, 2012 12:01 pm

Aviclens is safe for birds
http://www.vetafarm.com.au/products/AVICLENS.html

Shania · **Joined:** Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:49 pm **Posts:** 2

I was told to stop algae use barley straw in the water at the bottom of the bowel and no algae will grow and its health for the birds

OEGfan · **Joined:** Mon Sep 10, 2012 1:53 am **Posts:** 2

How do you buy the staw? do they come in bricks?

Shania · **Joined:** Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:49 pm **Posts:** 2

I just buy a small bag and put a hand full in a small flat plastic basket with a sinker inside to keep it on the bottom

Eggsalive · **Joined:** Mon Sep 10, 2012 11:45 am **Posts:** 29

Is the water tasteless with the straw in there?

The Drake · **Joined:** Fri Oct 19, 2012 12:48 pm **Posts:** 4

Yes I use it in all my ponds and its great works very well and keeps the water clear

TrishPets · **Joined:** Wed Oct 24, 2012 8:17 am **Posts:** 1

Apple cider vinegar works well too and they don't mind the taste but go easy just a few drops in a small bowel is all you need

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